SOLUTION: please help me solve this equation : 6=1-2n+5 I tried it and came up with 2 diffrent answers .

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Question 244685: please help me solve this equation : 6=1-2n+5
I tried it and came up with 2 diffrent answers .
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6=1-2n%2B5 Start with the given equation.


6=-2n%2B6 Combine like terms.


6-6=-2n Subtract 6 from both sides.


0=-2n Combine like terms.


0%2F%28-2%29+=+n Divide both sides by -2.


0=n Reduce.


So the solution is +n=0+